Vehicular Manslaughter Defense

Vehicular manslaughter results in one of the most serious criminal charges
an individual may face in conjunction with a DUI case. Although manslaughter
is a lesser charge than murder, it still involves the death of a human
being and can result in years in California state prison.

Therefore, it is crucial that no time is wasted in contacting an aggressive,
experienced DUI defense lawyer to uphold your rights. In these cases,
make no doubt about it that the prosecuting attorney will try to pursue
maximum penalties and will try to get the court to show you no leniency.
That is why you have the opportunity to work with a defense lawyer—so
you have an advocate in court who is watching out for your best interests
every step of the way.

What California Law Says About DUI Manslaughter

Vehicular manslaughter is described in § 191.5 of the California Penal
Code as the unlawful killing of another human being. Per this section
of the statute, an action categorized as vehicular manslaughter does not
have any malicious aforethought and does not include gross negligence.

Someone who is found guilty of this section of the law can be penalized
by imprisonment in a county jail for up to 1 year. In some cases, this
may be elevated to gross vehicular manslaughter, which can be penalized
for 4, 6, or 10 years in a California state prison. In both cases, additional
DUI penalties may apply as well, such as driver's license suspension, fines, and more.

Gold & Witham Felony DUI Lawyer

DUI manslaughter is a
felony DUI charge. As with DUI with injury cases, the key will be the prosecution
attempting to prove that the accident was your fault.

Your DUI attorney will therefore work to prove that:

You were not at fault in the accident; and

You were not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Those are just two of the many goals your attorney may work to achieve.
Every case is different, and so a tailor-made plan of defense is your
best bet. If you would like to get started with your case, call now! We
have more than 40 years' combined experience and offer free consults.

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